When

Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM EDT
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Important Dates:

March 29 - Hotel Deadline

April 9 - Guest Registration Deadline

April 9 - Competition Entry Deadline

Where

Station 67
379 W Broad St
Buckeye Bourbon House/Residence Inn
36 E. Gay St
Columbus, OH 43215

Driving Directions

EXCLUSIVE HOTEL:

RESIDENCE INN by MARRIOT $159 + tax

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS:

Book your group rate for Ohio Grocers Association Gala

Home of the Buckeye Bourbon House After Hours

Contact

Molly Talley
Ohio Grocers Association
614-512-6424
molly@ohiogrocers.org

Celebration Schedule:

11am Best Bagger Check In

1pm Bagging Begins

3:30 Bagging Competition Concludes

5pm Brown Bag Registration Opens in The Atrium: Networking Reception, Bottle Pull & 50/50 sales begin

6:30 Program & Dinner begins in The Depot: Guests seated, Four-Alarm Chili and Salad served. Register for Trivia

7:30 Program ends: Networking and Food Action Stations

8pm Dessert opens

8:30 50/50 & Bottle Pull Closes

9pm After Hours Sales Close -Event concludes at Station 67

9:30 Buckeye Bourbon House After Hours Party

2023 BB LOGO

2023 OGA Brown Bag Celebration

It's Getting Hot in Here.....and we're going to Celebrate! The 2023 Brown Bag Celebration is going to be ONE, HOT, FOUR-ALARM EVENT, as we introduce a new venue: Station 67, return with event favorites and bring back a traditional competition! We're excited to announce the return of Ohio's Best Bagger Competition!

Venue Information:

We are excited to bring attendees to Station 67 - a historic event center at the heart of Columbus. This historic building, built in 1895 is a former rail station and current Firefighters Union Hall, renovated into a luxurious event center perfectly suited for our Celebration! The four-alarm excitement in store for guests:

NETWORKING

AWARDS PRESENTATIONS

BOTTLE PULLS & RAFFLES

DELICIOUS FOOD STATIONS

'BEST OF' COMPETITIONS WITH PEOPLES' CHOICE VOTING

TRIVIA

AFTER HOURS PARTY @ BUCKEYE BOURBON HOUSE

OHIO'S BEST BAGGER COMPETITION RETURNS!!

Our Four-Alarm Celebration will mark the return of Ohio's Best Bagger! The bagging competition returns with two brand new competitions that provide the opportunity for members to highlight the craftsmen in their stores. Join us as we award Ohio's Choice Cake Decorator and

Ohio's Finest Floral Arranger! OGA is accepting competitors for all three competitions! Guest in attendance will have the oppurtunity to view and vote on their favorite cake and floral design throughout the evening. To enroll in any of the competitions, please contact Molly Talley @ molly@ohiogrocers.org or 614-512-6424.

BOTTLE PULL IS BACK!!

OGA is accepting donations of wine, bourbon whiskey and tequila for our annual bottle pull. Monetary donations can be made during online registration or you can donate a bottle the day of the event. A $25 minimum value per bottle is appreciated. Tickets for the bottle pull are not available for pre-sale, so arrive early to ensure your "pulls" and collect your winnings on the way out the door!

After Hours Party & Exclusive Hotel:

Brown Bag 2023

OGA has partnered with the Buckeye Bourbon House to provide you with after hours entertainment! For a $20 wristband, you can join us at the bourbon house for quality bourbon and good times! After hours will conclude by 11:30 pm with guests having the luxury of taking an elevator to their hotel room! The Residence Inn Downtown Columbus is home of the Buckeye Bourbon House and is our EXCLUSIVE hotel partner for 2023. Rooms will book fast so please make your reservations early by clicking this link: Book your group rate for Ohio Grocers Association Gala